Dewitt C. Anderson
Company---D "Harris Rifles"
Rank---Private
Regiment---7th Tennessee Infantry
May 1861-September 1862
Second Regiment---January 1863-65
Rank---2nd Lieutenant
Company---K "Cedar Snag's" / "Paul's People"
Regiment---4th / 8th Tennessee Cavalry
Born---May 2, 1843
Died---August 21, 1902 in Marrnisias, Arkansas
Age---57
Anderson, Dewitt C., Capt.-Buried Confederate Cemetery, Helena, Ark.-Born:1843-Died: Aug.21, 1902 age 59, Marianna, Ark.-Service Unit:7th Tenn.Inf./4th Tenn.Cav.-Confederate Veteran-v.10, p.420-Text:He died at his home near Marianna, Ark., Aug.21. Capt. Anderson was a representative scion of one of the oldest and most distinguished families of Tennessee, where he was reared to manhood. He enlisted at the age of seventeen as a soldier in the Confederate army in the company of his brother, Capt.Monroe Anderson, 7th Tenn.Inf.Regt., and was in active service in Virginia until he was discharged, having succumbed to a severe attack of rheumatism, which unfittee him for service. Returning home and having recruited his health, he enlisted in a company commanded by Capt.Paul Anderson, in the memorable 4th Tenn.Cav.Regt., which was brigaded with the 3rd Ark., 11th Texas, and Terry's Texas Rangers at various times under Gens.Tom Harrison, John A.Wharton, Paul Anderson, Joseph Wheeler, and Bedford Forrest. No soldier ever did more severe service or participated in more active fighting than did Capt.Anderson. He was an ideal soldier, ever ready for duty, brave and resolute. Six months before the close of the war he was taken prisoner and confined at Johnson's Island. As a citizen and civilian he was strong in his convictions, resolute of purpose, with a magnetic force and energy of intellect that made his influence felt in the community in which he lived. His care and attention were absorbed in the management of the affairs of his plantation on L'Anguille River, in Arkansas. Courteous and cordial of manner, generous and hospitable, in conversation earnest, forceful, and fluent, his recital of events attracted the undivided attention of his hearers. His eventful life closed at the age of fifty nine, and in accord with his expressed desire, his remains were interred beside his brothers, Col.Pauldine Francis "Paul" d.1878 (Co.L-8th Texas Rangers) (Co.K-4th and 8th Tenn. Cavalry) and Capt.James Monroe Anderson d.1882, at Helena, Ark. Capt.Anderson was the youngest of seven brothers, all of whom wore the gray. Two sisters survive him-Mrs.Andrew McGregor of Lebanon, Tenn., and Mrs.Sam S.Ashe, of Houston, Texas.
Paul V. Isbell
Source:Confederate Veteran Magazine
Company---D "Harris Rifles"
Rank---Private
Regiment---7th Tennessee Infantry
May 1861-September 1862
Second Regiment---January 1863-65
Rank---2nd Lieutenant
Company---K "Cedar Snag's" / "Paul's People"
Regiment---4th / 8th Tennessee Cavalry
Born---May 2, 1843
Died---August 21, 1902 in Marrnisias, Arkansas
Age---57
Anderson, Dewitt C., Capt.-Buried Confederate Cemetery, Helena, Ark.-Born:1843-Died: Aug.21, 1902 age 59, Marianna, Ark.-Service Unit:7th Tenn.Inf./4th Tenn.Cav.-Confederate Veteran-v.10, p.420-Text:He died at his home near Marianna, Ark., Aug.21. Capt. Anderson was a representative scion of one of the oldest and most distinguished families of Tennessee, where he was reared to manhood. He enlisted at the age of seventeen as a soldier in the Confederate army in the company of his brother, Capt.Monroe Anderson, 7th Tenn.Inf.Regt., and was in active service in Virginia until he was discharged, having succumbed to a severe attack of rheumatism, which unfittee him for service. Returning home and having recruited his health, he enlisted in a company commanded by Capt.Paul Anderson, in the memorable 4th Tenn.Cav.Regt., which was brigaded with the 3rd Ark., 11th Texas, and Terry's Texas Rangers at various times under Gens.Tom Harrison, John A.Wharton, Paul Anderson, Joseph Wheeler, and Bedford Forrest. No soldier ever did more severe service or participated in more active fighting than did Capt.Anderson. He was an ideal soldier, ever ready for duty, brave and resolute. Six months before the close of the war he was taken prisoner and confined at Johnson's Island. As a citizen and civilian he was strong in his convictions, resolute of purpose, with a magnetic force and energy of intellect that made his influence felt in the community in which he lived. His care and attention were absorbed in the management of the affairs of his plantation on L'Anguille River, in Arkansas. Courteous and cordial of manner, generous and hospitable, in conversation earnest, forceful, and fluent, his recital of events attracted the undivided attention of his hearers. His eventful life closed at the age of fifty nine, and in accord with his expressed desire, his remains were interred beside his brothers, Col.Pauldine Francis "Paul" d.1878 (Co.L-8th Texas Rangers) (Co.K-4th and 8th Tenn. Cavalry) and Capt.James Monroe Anderson d.1882, at Helena, Ark. Capt.Anderson was the youngest of seven brothers, all of whom wore the gray. Two sisters survive him-Mrs.Andrew McGregor of Lebanon, Tenn., and Mrs.Sam S.Ashe, of Houston, Texas.
Paul V. Isbell
Source:Confederate Veteran Magazine
Dewitt C. Anderson
Company---D "Harris Rifles"
Rank---Private
Regiment---7th Tennessee Infantry
May 1861-September 1862
Second Regiment---January 1863-65
Rank---2nd Lieutenant
Company---K "Cedar Snag's" / "Paul's People"
Regiment---4th / 8th Tennessee Cavalry
Born---May 2, 1843
Died---August 21, 1902 in Marrnisias, Arkansas
Age---57
Anderson, Dewitt C., Capt.-Buried Confederate Cemetery, Helena, Ark.-Born:1843-Died: Aug.21, 1902 age 59, Marianna, Ark.-Service Unit:7th Tenn.Inf./4th Tenn.Cav.-Confederate Veteran-v.10, p.420-Text:He died at his home near Marianna, Ark., Aug.21. Capt. Anderson was a representative scion of one of the oldest and most distinguished families of Tennessee, where he was reared to manhood. He enlisted at the age of seventeen as a soldier in the Confederate army in the company of his brother, Capt.Monroe Anderson, 7th Tenn.Inf.Regt., and was in active service in Virginia until he was discharged, having succumbed to a severe attack of rheumatism, which unfittee him for service. Returning home and having recruited his health, he enlisted in a company commanded by Capt.Paul Anderson, in the memorable 4th Tenn.Cav.Regt., which was brigaded with the 3rd Ark., 11th Texas, and Terry's Texas Rangers at various times under Gens.Tom Harrison, John A.Wharton, Paul Anderson, Joseph Wheeler, and Bedford Forrest. No soldier ever did more severe service or participated in more active fighting than did Capt.Anderson. He was an ideal soldier, ever ready for duty, brave and resolute. Six months before the close of the war he was taken prisoner and confined at Johnson's Island. As a citizen and civilian he was strong in his convictions, resolute of purpose, with a magnetic force and energy of intellect that made his influence felt in the community in which he lived. His care and attention were absorbed in the management of the affairs of his plantation on L'Anguille River, in Arkansas. Courteous and cordial of manner, generous and hospitable, in conversation earnest, forceful, and fluent, his recital of events attracted the undivided attention of his hearers. His eventful life closed at the age of fifty nine, and in accord with his expressed desire, his remains were interred beside his brothers, Col.Pauldine Francis "Paul" d.1878 (Co.L-8th Texas Rangers) (Co.K-4th and 8th Tenn. Cavalry) and Capt.James Monroe Anderson d.1882, at Helena, Ark. Capt.Anderson was the youngest of seven brothers, all of whom wore the gray. Two sisters survive him-Mrs.Andrew McGregor of Lebanon, Tenn., and Mrs.Sam S.Ashe, of Houston, Texas.
Paul V. Isbell
Source:Confederate Veteran Magazine
Company---D "Harris Rifles"
Rank---Private
Regiment---7th Tennessee Infantry
May 1861-September 1862
Second Regiment---January 1863-65
Rank---2nd Lieutenant
Company---K "Cedar Snag's" / "Paul's People"
Regiment---4th / 8th Tennessee Cavalry
Born---May 2, 1843
Died---August 21, 1902 in Marrnisias, Arkansas
Age---57
Anderson, Dewitt C., Capt.-Buried Confederate Cemetery, Helena, Ark.-Born:1843-Died: Aug.21, 1902 age 59, Marianna, Ark.-Service Unit:7th Tenn.Inf./4th Tenn.Cav.-Confederate Veteran-v.10, p.420-Text:He died at his home near Marianna, Ark., Aug.21. Capt. Anderson was a representative scion of one of the oldest and most distinguished families of Tennessee, where he was reared to manhood. He enlisted at the age of seventeen as a soldier in the Confederate army in the company of his brother, Capt.Monroe Anderson, 7th Tenn.Inf.Regt., and was in active service in Virginia until he was discharged, having succumbed to a severe attack of rheumatism, which unfittee him for service. Returning home and having recruited his health, he enlisted in a company commanded by Capt.Paul Anderson, in the memorable 4th Tenn.Cav.Regt., which was brigaded with the 3rd Ark., 11th Texas, and Terry's Texas Rangers at various times under Gens.Tom Harrison, John A.Wharton, Paul Anderson, Joseph Wheeler, and Bedford Forrest. No soldier ever did more severe service or participated in more active fighting than did Capt.Anderson. He was an ideal soldier, ever ready for duty, brave and resolute. Six months before the close of the war he was taken prisoner and confined at Johnson's Island. As a citizen and civilian he was strong in his convictions, resolute of purpose, with a magnetic force and energy of intellect that made his influence felt in the community in which he lived. His care and attention were absorbed in the management of the affairs of his plantation on L'Anguille River, in Arkansas. Courteous and cordial of manner, generous and hospitable, in conversation earnest, forceful, and fluent, his recital of events attracted the undivided attention of his hearers. His eventful life closed at the age of fifty nine, and in accord with his expressed desire, his remains were interred beside his brothers, Col.Pauldine Francis "Paul" d.1878 (Co.L-8th Texas Rangers) (Co.K-4th and 8th Tenn. Cavalry) and Capt.James Monroe Anderson d.1882, at Helena, Ark. Capt.Anderson was the youngest of seven brothers, all of whom wore the gray. Two sisters survive him-Mrs.Andrew McGregor of Lebanon, Tenn., and Mrs.Sam S.Ashe, of Houston, Texas.
Paul V. Isbell
Source:Confederate Veteran Magazine
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